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Marian Rivera
Rivera at her wedding to Dingdong Dantes, December 2014
Born
Marian Rivera Gracia

(1984-08-12) August 12, 1984 (age 39)
Madrid, Spain
NationalityFilipino
Occupation
  • Actress
Spouse
(m. 2014)
Children2

Marian Rivera Gracia (born August 12, 1984) is a Filipino actress. Known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines in film and television, she has been cited as one of the highest-paid actresses in the Philippines. Her accolades include a FAMAS Award, five Star Awards, seven Box Office Entertainment Awards, and was named by Forbes as one of the most influential figure in Asia.

Rivera made her acting debut in the television series

MariMar (2007–2008), which marked the first of her successful collaborations with Dingdong Dantes
, whom she married in 2014.

Early life and background

Marian Rivera Gracia

Bacoor, Cavite.[1][2] She was educated at De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, where she majored in psychology.[2] During her college years, she had a part-time job at ABS-CBN Corporation.[1]

Career

2002–2007

2007–2013

Rivera's breakthrough came in 2007 where she co-starred alongside Dingdong Dantes in a lead role in Marimar, based on the Mexican television series of the same name. After Angel Locsin rejected the role, Rivera successfully auditioned for and was subsequently cast in the title role.

Personal life

References

  1. ^ a b c Acar, Aedrianne (September 18, 2017). "15 super things you didn't know about Marian Rivera". GMA Network. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Lanot, Marra (December 7, 2009). "Marian in very good company". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 13, 2024.